Daily Archives: July 22, 2015

South Carolina mother guilty of murdering two sons 20 years ago today (July 22 1995)

1990s


Video: 'Susan Smith - Child Killer ( Full Crime Documentary )' (July 22, 1995, at 32:27)

(Saturday, July 22, 1995) — Susan Smith was convicted by a jury today in Union, South Carolina, of first-degree murder for drowning her two young sons. Smith was later sentenced to life in prison, and will not be eligible for parole until 2024.

Congress votes to restore American citizenship for Robert E. Lee 40 years ago today (July 22 1975)

1970s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Robert E. Lee - Mini Biography'

(Tuesday, July 22, 1975) — The U.S. House of Representatives joined the Senate today in voting to restore the American citizenship of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee (President Gerald Ford signed the measure on Aug. 5, 1975).